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Clifford Essex Music Co. Ltd was first established In London 1900.
This is just a small example of our extensive range of banjo strings. We also provide high quality strings for - Piccolo-Banjo, Mandoilin-Banjo, Banjeurine, Ukulele-Banjo, Cello-Banjo, Guitar Banjo and Bass-Banjo. For orders over £10.00 to Europe and the United Kingdom post and packing is free.

Set of Banjo Strings - medium gauge [ 5 string banjo ]-£5.50
1st - .010" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .012" Plain Steel Loop-end.

3rd - .016" Plain Steel Loop-End. 4th - .024" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

5th - .010" Plain Steel Loop-End.

Set of Banjo Strings - light gauge [ 5 string banjo ]- £5.50
1st - .009" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .011" Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .013" Plain Steel Loop-End. 4th - .020" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

5th - .009" Plain Steel Loop-End.

Set of Bluegrass Special Banjo Strings[ 5 string banjo ]- £5.50

1st - .010" - Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .013" - Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .015" - Plain Steel Loop-End. 4th - .024"- Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

5th - .010" - Plain Steel Loop-End

Set of Plectrum Banjo Strings - Medium Gauge- £5.00

1st - .012" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .015" Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .020" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

4th - .024" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

Set of Plectrum Banjo Strings - Light Gauge- £5.00

1st - .011" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .013" Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .018" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

For this set some players prefer the 3rd to be .018" Plain Steel Loop-End. If you prefer a plain third please deduct 50 pence.

4th - .022" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

Set of Tenor Banjo Strings - Medium Gauge- £5.00

1st - .010" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .015" Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .022" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

4th - .032" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

Set of Tenor Banjo Strings - Light Gauge- £5.00

1st - .009" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .012" Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .020" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

4th - .030" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

Set of Irish Tenor Banjo Strings - Medium Gauge- £5.00

1st - .012" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .016" Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .028" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

4th - .038" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

Set of Irish Tenor Banjo Strings - Light Gauge- £5.50

1st - .011" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .015" Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .024" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

4th - .036" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

Set of Tenor Banjo Strings - Heavy Gauge- £5.00
1st - .013" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .020" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

3rd - .030" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

4th - .040" Nickel Round Wound Loop-End.

Set of Nylon Classical Banjo Strings - Custom - £5.50

1st - .022" Ground Nylon Tie-On. 2nd - .025" Ground Nylon Tie-On.

3rd - .030" Ground Nylon Tie-On. 4th - .028" Silver Wound Nylon Tie-On.

5th - .024" Ground Nylon Tie-On.

Set of Nylon classical Banjo Strings - Medium Gauge - £5.50

1st - .023" Ground Nylon Tie-On. 2nd - .027" Ground Nylon Tie-On.

3rd - .032" Ground Nylon Tie-On. 4th - .028" Silver Wound Nylon Tie-On.

5th - .024" Ground Nylon Tie-On.

Set of Nylon Classical Banjo Strings - Heavy Gauge £5.50

1st - .024" Ground Nylon Tie-On. 2nd - .029" Ground Nylon Tie-On.

3rd - .033" Ground Nylon Tie-On. 4th - .028" Silver Wound Nylon Tie-On.

5th - .024" Ground Nylon Tie-On.

Set of Cammeyer Zither Banjo Strings- Medium Gauge- £5.50

1st - .008" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .010" Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .034" Ground Nylon Tie-On. 4th - .026" Nickel Wound Nylon Tie-On.

5th - .009" Plain Steel Loop-End.

Set of Zither Banjo Strings - Light Gauge-£5.50

1st - .009" Plain Steel Loop-End. 2nd - .011" Plain Steel Loop-End.

3rd - .034 Ground Nylon Tie-On. 4th - .026" Nickel Wound Nylon Tie-On.

5th - .010" Plain Steel Loop-End.

Individual strings are available at £1.00 each, all covered strings at £1.50 each. We are happy to make up a set of strings for any gauge you may require. Nickel Round Wound strings are also available in Phosphor Bronze Round Wound. Every string is carefully examined before being despatched to you. We give the covered strings extra protection by including a silica gel sachet with each string to absorb any humidity. When strings go dead we lose our inspiration to play. Our strings are designed by banjo players for banjo players, only the best will do. Satisfaction gauranteed.
Also,

Clifford Essex Fingerboard Oil

The label suggests that this is "A fine mixture of lemon and other natural oils." It is applied with a clean cloth and allowed to penetrate for several minutes before being wiped off. It certainly made my fingerboard shine but it also attacks that nasty gumff that builds up behind the frets. It smells nice an lemony.

Clifford Essex Finish Restorer

"A silicone free polish that will restore the original shine to your instrument." I presumed this meant the wood part of the banjo so applied it as directed on the bottle, and sure enough, was left with a fine shine.

These products could fit into the banjo case if desired but ensure the caps are tightened, however. Each product costs £5.20p + 80p shipping and is available immediately

Clifford Essex Music Co. Ltd, 7 Rose Walk, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7QG.

Email - cliffordessex@msn.com Tel - 01485 529323.

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